During the ongoing pandemic, many music studios have closed and have been doing lessons virtually through Zoom. One studio, named Star Feline Music, decided to hold an online piano recital. It was held on December 12, 2020 and there were a total of thirteen students who participated in this exciting event. Students were prompted to…
A Surge in Screen Time
It is no surprise that staying at home has caused a sudden rise in technology usage for many individuals ? especially teenagers. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have been forced to spend months on end indoors, aside from occasional trips to the grocery store or other essential errands. As a…
The End of a Not So Normal School Year
What has arguably been the most challenging semester of school has finally ended for most students in Los Angeles. Normally, students would be excited for winter break, however, this year has not only taken away the excitement students used to have from staying at home, but also has brought forth its own set of problems….
Spend a Productive Winter Break At Home!
The semester has finally come to an end and the beginning of winter break is bringing more holiday cheer to students. But, because of the coronavirus, most families are moving their vacation plans to the future when doing so is safe. In order to spend the winter break safely at the comfort of their homes,…
Beanbags; A Great Way to Reduce Back Pain in a Pandemic
Ever since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, many have had to self-quarantine. At first, many were excited to stay at home and catch up on the shows that they had missed and the video games that they had wanted to play. Especially since there was nothing else to do with schools and jobs starting…
Curing Quarantine Boredom With Virtual Reality
During quarantine, people have been stuck at home without much to do and nowhere to go. New virtual reality headsets offer the ability to experience different worlds, all while staying in ones own home. Whether it be visiting outer space, going paragliding over the Grand Canyon, petting dinosaurs or watching Netflix, virtual reality offers it…
Poisoning Our Planet: Current Impacts of Climate Change
When visionaries imagine the future, breathtaking technological achievements first come to mind: A.I. personal assistants, Mars colonization, space tourism. I, however, can only manage a glimpse into smoggy air burning with sizzling heat, a bleak landscape brought upon by climate change. L.A. smog, arising from vehicular air pollution, is worsening each year. Vividly witnessing the…
School Instrumental Music Winter Concert
Since the beginning of this entire coronavirus pandemic, one very disappointing and valuable opportunity many of us have lost is visiting live concerts. High schools, middle schools, and elementary schools with music programs normally hold live concerts every winter , however, none have the opportunity to showcase a live winter concert filled with music this…
Holidays Amid the Pandemic
When you think of the holiday season, what do you imagine? Many people think of Christmas and Thanksgiving, sitting at the dinner table with friends and family, and watching a movie after dinner with your loved ones. Others may think back to opening wrapped presents with family on Christmas morning. All of these things and…
Pandemic Picnics, A Great Way to Spend Time with Friends!
Due to the prolonged period of isolation caused by COVID-19, many individuals are in desperate search for an opportunity to reconnect with others without endangering themselves and their loved ones. Many of the activities that were enjoyed prior to the pandemic have been rendered unfeasible considering the nation’s circumstances. However, Claire Lee, a teen in…